MEGHA SALANI M.D.
NPI 1598022493
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Galveston, TX
About Megha Salani M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MEGHA SALANI M.D. (NPI 1598022493) is an individual nephrology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3871) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Megha Salani M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Megha Salani reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mobile, AL 36608
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TNUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Megha Salani's NPI number?
The NPI number for Megha Salani is 1598022493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2012.
Where is Megha Salani located?
Megha Salani practices at 1005 Harborside Dr Ste 1.230, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 747-4087.
What is Megha Salani's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is Megha Salani enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Megha Salani is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Megha Salani's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Megha Salani reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX) and Nephrology Associates Of Mobile, P.A. (Mobile, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Megha Salani's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Megha Salani accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Megha Salani as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Megha Salani affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Megha Salani is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Megha Salani was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Megha Salani, M.D. · NPI 1598022493
Nephrology physician in Galveston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 16, 2012.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1598022493 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 16, 2012
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **State license:** W3871 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1005 HARBORSIDE DR, STE 1.230, Galveston, TX 77555-0001
- **Phone:** (409) 747-4087 · **Fax:** (409) 747-0064
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Utmb Faculty Group Practice (NPI 1942241146, Galveston, TX); Nephrology Associates Of Mobile, P.A. (NPI 1861477507, Mobile, AL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine, class of 2012
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 23, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1598022493) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.